Super Bowl 2011: 10 Surprises We Might See in the Big Game

The big game often brings big surprises. The Green Bay Packers-Pittsburgh Steelers super Sunday showdown promises to be no different.

Without further ado, here are 10 surprises that could be in store for Super Bowl XLV.     

1,000 Air Yards

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PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 20: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers warms up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 20, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

In their last meeting, Aaron Rodgers threw for 383 yards, and Ben Roethlisberger threw for 503, combining for 886 air yards. While it would be surprising to see similar production in the Super Bowl, both QBs have the ability to air it out.

10 Sacks

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DENVER - AUGUST 29: Linebacker James Harrison #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers defends against the Denver Broncos during preseason NFL action at INVESCO Field at Mile High on August 29, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Steelers 34-17. (P

The Steelers and Packers are sack-tastic teams, finishing with the two highest regular season sack totals at 48, 47 respectively.

Both teams are also vulnerable to being sacked. Rodgers has been sacked 31 times and Roethlisberger 32.

In their last meeting, the Packers sacked Roethlisberger five times, but the Steelers managed just one on Rodgers.

Will the Steel Curtain hold up their end of the bargain on Sunday?

0 Turnovers

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CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 23: Running back James Starks #44 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after his four-yard second quarter touchdown run against the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship Game at Soldier Field on January 23, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. (P

Neither team turns it over all that much, but this would still be surprising to see. Only two other Super Bowls have gone without turnovers, XXV and XXXIV.

Their December 20, 2009 game was turnover-free.

Fewest Combined Rushing Yards

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 23: Rashard Mendenhall #34 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is tackled by Josh Mauga #58 and David Harris #52 of the New York Jets during the 2011 AFC Championship game at Heinz Field on January 23, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (

In Super Bowl XLII, the Giants (91) and Patriots (45) combined for just 136 rushing yards—the lowest total in Super Bowl history.

The Packers and Steelers may challenge that. The Pack have tightened up their run defense this postseason, surrendering just 3.5 yards per carry, while the Steelers are the league's stingiest defense against the run.

In their last meeting, the teams combined for 125 rushing yards.

10 Touchdowns

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GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 19: Brandon Jackson #32 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates a touchdown with a 'Lambeau Leap' into the stands against of the Buffalo Bills at Lambeau Field on September 19, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the B

Green Bay and Pittsburgh scored 388 and 375 points respectively in the regular season. Don't be deceived by the relatively modest scoring; both teams can light it up.

In their last meeting, they came close with nine combined touchdowns.

If they accomplish this, they would tie the record for most combined Super Bowl touchdowns held by the 49ers and Chargers in XXIX.

DL INT Return for a TD

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CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 23: B.J. Raji #90 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after scoring on a 18-yard interception return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship Game at Soldier Field on January 23, 2011 in Ch

After no regular season interceptions from the Green Bay linemen, B.J. Raji snagged one and took it to the house against the Bears in the NFC Championship Game.

Brett Keisel returned an interception for a touchdown this year for the Steelers.

If the linemen in the Super Bowl channel their inner James Harrison, anything is possible.

Trick Play to the House

In Super Bowl XL, the Steelers called a trick play and scored a touchdown on an Antwaan Randle El pass to Hines Ward.

With the Steelers, anything is possible.

The Packers may try their hand at a gadget play this Sunday in hopes of capturing their own Super Bowl moment.

Game-Winning Kick

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GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 02: Mason Crosby #2 of the Green Bay Packers kicks a field goal against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on January 2, 2011 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

This game may come down to the final play with a field goal attempt determining the fate of all.

Steeler kicker Shaun Suisham has two game-winning kicks on his resume. Mason Crosby, who said he hoped for a game-winning field goal attempt in the NFC Championship game, might get his shot at one this week.

Game-Winning Touchdown

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TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Santonio Holmes #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers catches a 6-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Steele

This has been a frequent occurrence the past couple of Super Bowls.

In XLII and XLIII, Santonio Holmes and Plaxico Burress caught game-winning touchdowns with under a minute left in regulation.

In their last meeting, Steeler WR Mike Wallace burned the Packer secondary for a touchdown with no time remaining.

Is Mike Wallace this year's Santonio Holmes or is it Green Bay's turn?

Overtime Thriller

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 23: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on against the New York Jets during the 2011 AFC Championship game at Heinz Field on January 23, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Image

No Super Bowl has ever gone into overtime. This one most likely won't either.

Still, both teams are evenly matched, meaning that overtime is a possibility.

If the game went into overtime, XLV would be regarded as the greatest Super Bowl of all time.